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depressed and tired
had my bilateral mastectomy on 9/28 and sailed through the rest of the week but for whatever reasons this week not so good - very depressed and cry at the drop of a hat - have no desire to go to work or to even get dressed. I tried this morning to get dressed, nothing looked right, all of a sudden got so sad plus I'm very…
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What does it all mean so far ?
Hi everyone, I had my lumpsectomy on Sept. 24 , was stage 1 but because the tumor was 2.1 cm it was considered stage 2 because of size. I went for my follow up with my surgeon Sept. 30th all is ok so far, My test results came back as ER positive 83% and PR positive 30 % and Her 2 Neu was negative not sure what all that…
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10,000 ! ! !
Has anyone else noticed that we are about 50 posts away from having 10,000 posts on this message board!?!? What incredible support! Jeanne
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PeggyPeggy - Where Are You?
Peggy, I haven't seen you posting in awhile and I know that you are about at the same place that I am with rads. So, please post and let us know that you are doing ok if you can. I think we finish about the same time. I finish next Monday! Hope to see you posting soon! Sue :)
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OK, is drinking alcohol pretty much TABOO after cancer diagnosis??
I am finished with surgery, but next comes chemo..but not for a couple weeks. I keep hearing everyone say that alcohol increases your cancer risk and also recurrence..wow! I guess I didn't realize that. I guess that I enjoy a couple cocktails now and again. I certainly don't want to increase my risk of recurrence by doing…
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Better Than the Flu Shot, evidently!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Better than a Flu Shot! Miss Beatrice, The church organist, Was in her eighties And had never been married. She was admired for her sweetness And kindness to all. One afternoon the pastor Came to call on her and she showed him into her quaint…
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Who Is Getting A Flu Shot????
I am going to get just a regular flu shot, but, my oncologist did not want me to get the H1N1 flu shot. I wondered what everyone else was doing about getting the flu shots. And, what is your oncologist suggesting for you? Thanks! ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
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did CSN change the website?
Now when I go to view the discussion board I can't read it unless I sign in. Did they change it or am I delusional. Wait, maybe I don't want to know.
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First cycle Chemo Girls - Laurissa, Marilyn, Natly, Pitt and Pat
Congrats on your first chemo treatment... I'm finishing my 2nd round TCH, Herc & Herc - 3 week treatment plan -- total of 18 weeks...or 6 cycles. I've been lurking here on the boards the past week and not posting as often as I would like to offer support and encouragement. So out with it... I've been suffering from chemo…
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Class Action Conclusions...
Down south, Bubba called his attorney and asked, "Is it true theys suin them cigarette companies fer causin people to git cancer ?" "Yes, Bubba, sure is true," responded the lawyer. "And now someone is suin them fast food restaurants Fer makin them fat an cloggin their arteries with all them burgers an fries, is that true,…
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First chemo
I start my first round of chemo tomorrow I will have Adrimicin and cytoxen. Just wondering if anyone has done or took anything special to help them get through these treatments, would appreciate any feedback. Thanks Marcia
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Dry sinesus
The latest symptom from chemo is dry nasal passages. Not sure if it the change in weather or the heater that kicks up at night. This is new for me as I have never had this problem before. Has anyone ever had this happen? If so, what did you do for the problem. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you, in advance,…
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Hair is shaved,I feel liberated.Yes.
Hi everyone.First I would like to thank everyone of you wonderful people for reading and replying to my post about me being so upset about my hair.Well as some of you know,the last few days,my hair was starting to come out.Monday was a little when i took my hand through it.Tues.when I combed it was in hand fulls.Today it…
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Chemo made me Jewish!
So I was in the locker room at the gym this morning, on my way out, so I had my little bucket hat on. And a woman whom I've never seen before walked in, stood right in front of me, and said, "Are you Orthodox, or just hiding your hair?" I looked her dead in the face, and said, "No, I'm doing chemo." And she replied, "Oh,…
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Joke for Wednesday
A minister decided that a visual would help with his sermon one Sunday. He got 4 worms and had 4 jars. He put one worm in each jar. The first jar had alcohol in it, the second had cigarette smoke, the third had chocolate syrup and the fourth had good clean soil. He showed them to his congregation at the beginning of his…
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Health Care Blues
Thought I'd let my doctor check me, 'Cause I didn't feel quite right. All those aches and pains annoyed me. And I couldn't sleep at night. He could find no real disorder But he wouldn't let it rest. What with Medicare and Blue Cross, We would do a couple tests. To the hospital he sent me Though I didn't feel that bad. He…
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Breathing a sigh of relief!
I've been waiting on results from a CT-scan. They said I would know yesterday, but there was no word. Cathy, I think it was you, who said that I needed to call the radiology dept. Well, to make a long story short, my doctor's office called the radiology dept. and I finally received an 'all clear' from my doctor. You all…
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free hats from heavenlyhats came
I just received 5 hats from heavenly hats. One is a red angora bucket hat and 4 other ski caps, one of them is angora. These hats are made by Kangol, very expensive and brand new. I'm pleased with them. I also went to Franceluxe.com and ordered a free silk headwrap scarf, these are $72 scarves, beautiful. I can't wait to…
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Any grant money available anywhere?
Hello.I was diagnosed with breast cancer 6.75 years ago or so,had 4 surgeries, reconstruction too.Anyway,make a long story short.....I need deposit money to get out into my own small place to recover from an abusive relationship.I have been trying to get out but with lack of funds and living on disability it is not enough…
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Who Here Is On Tamoxifen And How Are You Doing On It?
Wondering how many here are on it and if you are experiencing any side effects. If so, what are they? And, will you continue with tamoxifen? Thanks!
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Has anyone had to see a different oncologist in the middle of treatment?
My original oncologist left the cancer center to go to hospice. So I had to see a different one the last couple of times. I felt sort of abandoned. Like I wanted him to take me all the way through this thing. The new doctor is putting me on a different drug than what the old one had talked about. He mentioned Arimidex. She…
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ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!
A very old man is tanking down the motorway at 100 mph when his mobile phone rings, it's his wife : "I just heard on the news that there is a car going in the wrong direction on the motorway, I just thought I'd warn you, be careful"... The old man replies : "One?.....It's ALL OF THEM!"
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Thank you ladies
Hello ladies, I thank you for your love and support. Today is a new day with a different outlook. I know I sounded dissmal the other night but that is where I was. I am going to check out the support and directional information ya'll provided (yes, I'm southern). I guess I just needed to know I am not alone. Most of the…
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First couselling session this morning
O.M.G! I feel like such a LOSER! She was nice and she was a BC survivor too! So she understood a lot, we didn't have a lot of time as the town is all under construction and I got lost 7 times and arrived 15 mins late.........Groannnnnnnnnnnn... Anyway, we didn't cover much, it was more a meet and greet, but I think we'll…
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Visit with Children, Grandchildren, and Great-Grandchildren
I'm back! A few days away from home, visiting with my great-grandchildren, and seeing my kids was a great way to "refresh" myself. I was able to see my great-grandson, Casey Alexander, for the first time.....so cute! Dealing with bc has taken away a lot of my time that could have been spent with family, as we live about…
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eyelashes falling out?
Its been 23 days since my final chemo and I am noticing my eyelashes thinning out. I just lost some while getting ready to go to the Fiesta For the Cure...I thought I was finished with hair loss???
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Finished Chemo Day #1
Hello all! Well, I finished my day one chemo treatment yesterday and just got back from my shot. All went well without a hitch. My girlfriend and I trashed up the place with Will Ferrell and Taladega Nights. Everyone kept asking if they could hang out in our cube. Then she ran out to Macaroni Grill and picked up a yummy…
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Tamoxifen and Hair Loss
Okay, so I went through Chemo, major hair loss 12 days into it and then lost my eyelashes after it was all over (including radiation - June 30, 2009). Finally, eyelashes started to grow back in - very excited to see a short row of lashes on top and bottom - and now my lashes are stating to fall out and thin again. Stated…
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All right ladies: GOAL MONDAY!!
OK, so we've all had our fun over the weekend and Monday is upon us once again. Let's all set our goals for another productive and good week filled with progress, fun, and contentment. So, I have alcohol on my mind. And no, I haven't already started drinking this morning :) . In fact, I am thinking of taking a big…
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This may sound silly and not important...
Just wondering...I had a masectomy with 24 lymph nodes removed 1 1/2 weeks ago, I was diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer so I am healing well from that. I have an appt on the 13th to see Oncologist and Radiologist to figure out step 2.. But lately, like the last 5 days, my throat has been VERY dry...Water does not seem…